Rituals & Vratas

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Satyanarayana Pooja

The popular vrata of gratitude and fulfilment of vows — for any auspicious occasion.

SmarthaMadhwaSrivaishnava

Deity: Satyanarayana (Vishnu)

When: Purnima, Ekadashi, housewarming, weddings, any auspicious day

Samagri you'll need

  • Satyanarayana photo/kalasha
  • Banana leaf, banana, tulasi
  • Sapada (rava-kesari) prasada
  • Panchamrita, flowers

Step by step

  1. 1

    Sankalpa & kalasha

    Purify, do sankalpa and set the kalasha/photo.

  2. 2

    Shodashopachara pooja

    Worship with sixteen upacharas and Vishnu ashtottara.

  3. 3

    Katha (5 chapters)

    Read the five chapters of the Satyanarayana vrata katha.

  4. 4

    Naivedya & aarti

    Offer the sapada naivedya, do mangalarati and distribute prasada.

Note: Frequently done at griha pravesha, weddings and to fulfil a vow.

This is a learner's outline. Exact mantras and small variations differ by shakha, sutra and family custom — please learn the full procedure from your guru or purohith.